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Last-ditch bid to save woman's employment
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
An application for diversion for a woman convicted of theft is to be submitted by defence counsel Mark Short to the Cook Islands High Court by the afternoon of February 23.
No bids for deep sea mineral tender
Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
No bids have been received by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) to explore the ocean floor for minerals in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Smash victim's pain continues
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
Doing a good deed for a fellow worker and giving her a lift home changed the life of 30-year old Caroline Andersen within seconds when a drunk driver smashed into her motorbike shattering her right leg.
Exciting year for House of Ariki
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
“Exciting” was the word used by House of Ariki Clerk Tupuna Rakanui as he presented to the organisation’s working committee a draft schedule of events for the next six months at a meeting on Wednesday of last week.
Bidders visit island sites
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Eight interested bidders for the solar photovoltaic plants under the Cook Islands Renewable Energy Sector Project for the southern group were in the country last week to inspect the project sites.
School teacher skates around Raro
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
A new school teacher is making heads turn all over Rarotonga.
Kua opu tona ra
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
If a man is judged by the accolades he receives at his memorial, then Ian George was a truly loved and respected man of the Cook Islands.
CI strengthens relations with Spain
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands is looking to work closer with the Spanish government as they continue to strengthen relations.
Police to get tough
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands police are considering amendments to the existing laws to become more efficient in preventing road accidents.
Anticipation as ship gets set to sail
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
The interisland cargo ship Tiare Taporo is ready to set sail for the Northern Cook Islands if weather and wind allow it over the next couple of days.
India Grant Fund invites applications
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
THE INDIA Grant Fund (IGF) has once again opened its doors for Cook Islands applications to receive grants funded by the India government.
Generators make trip to power station
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
New generators were transported from the Avatiu Wharf to the Avatiu valley power station yesterday– the first three of five generators which will strengthen the reliability of the Rarotonga power supply.
Revised fishing deal has a bonus for the Cooks
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands is set for a slightly increased number of fishing days after the Pacific Island Parties (PIPs) agreed to United States’ revised deal under the US Tuna Treaty.
Accident victim flown home
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
A woman in her early thirties has been flown to New Zealand for emergency medical treatment after a road accident last Sunday involving the driver of a jeep which smashed into her motorcycle.
NZ gang rumours played down
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
Police say talk that a New Zealand gang is considering setting up in the Cook Islands is merely that – an allegation.
Family wants assault case appealed
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
The family of a teenager who was attacked and beaten here are relieved to know that police can appeal the outcome of the recent case and take steps to see “justice processes done properly”.
HOMs to focus on quality service delivery
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Heads of government ministries (HOMs) attended a two-day workshop last week to enhance their leadership qualities for better service delivery. Organised by the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC), the workshop catered for 13 HOMs and three heads of crown agencies. OPSC human resource manager, Sharyn Paio, who facilitated the workshop, said they focused on strategic planning and leadership development during the workshop. She said they also had some presentations from participating ministries who shared examples of successful strategic planning. “We also looked at leadership development issues that relate to an improved service delivery,” Paio said. “The participants were very active, committed and professional and there was a lot of discussion and debate on how to improve the performance of the respective ministries.” Last week’s workshop was the second for the 2015-16 financial year with the final one scheduled for April. OPSC chief executive officer Daphne Ringi said as a participant, she found the workshop useful. She said it was a good way for the HOMs, both the continuing and the new ones, to equip themselves with relevant knowledge and skills to improve their ministries. “The facilitation of the workshop had been good. The key focus was our strategic planning and leadership development,” Ringi said. “This is the second of the three workshops that have been planned by OPSC for this financial year with the first one held in December and the final one to be held in April. “The one in April will be in relation to improving the leadership capability in our public service leaders. “This is in alignment with our public service strategy where we’re trying to lift the capacity and capability of our leaders as well as our workforce to improve our service delivery.” She said they have surveyed the HOMs on their performance which was the key area of focus with leadership development being part of their strategic planning. Ringi said they hope to improve the service delivery in the public service sector through improved performance based on the areas they have been focusing on in these workshops. “These are useful workshops for head of departments and we look forward to continuing workshops like this in future.”
Action to save graves promised
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
New Zealand television viewers were shocked this week by a Seven Sharp news report on the erosion of the Rarotonga graveyard known as the Brych Yard Cemetery.
Police failed again, says talkback host
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Deportation calls for the convicted Samoan attacker is unwarranted considering the level of charge the police made, says a local broadcaster.
Aere e te taeake
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Local
The rich, interesting and fulfilling life of the late Cook Islands artst Ian George will be celebrated on Wednesday in a memorial ceremony.
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